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Peer reviewedMurphy, John M. – Quarterly Journal of Speech, 1997
Examines President Clinton's address to 5,000 African Americans at the site of Martin Luther King's last speech in Memphis. Develops a critical orientation revolving around the concepts of tradition, invention, and authority to explore Clinton's performance. Shows how he interanimated the black church and liberal traditions in American politics.…
Descriptors: Black Community, Persuasive Discourse, Political Issues, Presidents of the United States
